Ruth R. McColl's Obituary
Ruth R. McColl, age 77, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 12:45 p.m. in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO. Ruth was born on September 9, 1938 in Grundy, VA, a daughter to James Russell and Pricey Jane (Stiltner) Ratliff. On April 23, 1971, she married Ira McColl in Waukegan, IL and he survives of Steeleville. Ruth traveled all over the country working as communications central office technician for Teletech. She loved her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, crocheting doll dresses and fishing. Ruth was a member of the Murphysboro, IL Elks. Survivors include her husband, Ira McColl of Steeleville, IL; three sons, Joey Lee Taylor of Wheatland, WY, Terry Wayne Taylor of Battle Mountain, NV, and Kenneth Michael McColl of Steeleville, IL ; two sisters, Jarrell Anderson and Emil Stiltner. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brother and six sisters. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Pyatt Funeral Home Coulterville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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